The arrival of the Sears catalogue was a highlight of spring

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The arrival of the Sears catalogue was a highlight of spring

In times past, one of the long anticipated highlights of spring was the arrival of the Sears catalogue. Pages filled with colourful illustrations of women’s clothing would dictate spring and summer fashions. The catalogue was published twice a year, in spring and fall, and contained much more than clothing. There were pages devoted to lingerie, towels and linens, household furnishings, sports equipment, footwear, and tools. Even horse saddles co…